Embodied Carbon- Page 2 of 3
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Introducing the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3)
The University of Washington Carbon Leadership Forum introduces new software for measuring embodied carbon in buildings
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BEAM Estimator for Measuring Embodied Carbon
A brand-new tool to help developers, designers, builders, and consultants choose climate-smart materials and products
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A Low-Carbon Roof Retrofit
Wood-fiber board exterior roof insulation reduces air leakage, heating loads, and carbon emissions
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Climate Action: Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle
A review of Lloyd Alter's book—a deeply researched look at what it takes to live an ultra-low-carbon lifestyle
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Canadian Group Proposes a New Metric for Buildings
"Carbon Use Intensity" would more accurately reflect the carbon impact of buildings, its advocates say
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Reducing Embodied Carbon in Buildings
A new report finds low-cost, high-value options for cutting carbon are already here
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Fibrous Insulation Types and Considerations
Ruminations on the recycled content and carbon load of "warm and fluffy" insulation types
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FAQ: Why Do Some Builders Avoid Foam Insulation?
Its chemical ingredients and embodied carbon are enough to push some builders to make another choice
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Materials Matter
The products you choose, how you work with them, and how you put them together are all important to achieving “green” outcomes
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The BS* + Beer Show: How to Build a Pretty Good House
An introduction and case studies of the ever-evolving effort to build more healthy, efficient, comfortable, durable, climate-friendly, and climate-appropriate homes without a cumbersome or rigid standard. Phew!
